Join Us Next October
October 21-24, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky
Equip Exposition is the annual event dedicated to growing landscapers’, hardscapers’, manufacturers’, and dealers’ businesses. Find the latest and greatest products across 1,000 exhibits and pit them against each other. That's why they call us the proving ground.
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“Equip Expo has evolved into a unique, week-long experience for a range of interconnected businesses including outdoor power equipment, landscaping, hardscaping, tree care, design, lighting, irrigation and more,” says Kris Kiser, President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages the trade show. “And just like our industry is ever-evolving, so is the trade show that serves them.”
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What is Equip Exposition?
Every October, thousands of landscapers, hardscapers, manufacturers, contractors, and dealers travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to network with other professionals and to test-drive the latest products in an unmatched environment. This four-day event, featuring 1,000 exhibits and hundreds of educational opportunities, will provide each attendee with new ideas, better techniques, and hands-on demos of cutting-edge products, tools, software, and strategies from innovative suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers. That's the power of Equip Expo.
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The 'Equip Expo' Difference
Make just one trip to Equip Expo, and you will find a breakthrough for your business. We pride ourselves on being the home of innovative products and some of the most well-known brands in the industry. Go hands-on demo mode in our 30 Acre Outdoor Demo Yard to test products for yourself, or visit the indoor exhibits to get your questions answered. Each of our 1,000 exhibits hosts product professionals prepared to answer your questions.
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Where the People Go to Grow
Equip Expo Education Tracks are customizable so that you can POWER-UP your business and your crew. That's above and beyond the products you discover at the show. Our Education Center offers classes on growing your team, expanding your service line, marketing your business, boosting your customer base, and strategies to increase your bottom line. Equip Expo is a top-tier event connecting outdoor professionals in the industry so they can grow together. All attendees are provided the opportunity to invest in education and gain a competitive edge through our paid classroom sessions and free keynote-style education.
Equip Schedule | October 21-24, 2025
TUESDAY
Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Churchill Downs
*No Trade Show
Visit the exhibit hall starting Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY
Mulligan's 5k Fun Run & Walk
6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
West Wing Early Opening
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Opening Keynote
11:00 a.m.
Indoor Trade Show
Dealer & Media Preview:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
All Attendees:
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Outdoor Demo
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
THURSDAY
The Morning Show at Expo
8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m
Indoor Trade Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m
Outdoor Demo
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mulligan's Mutt Madness
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ENERGIZE
2 p.m. – 3 p.m
Women's Leadership Reception
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Equip Expo Arena Concert
7 p.m.
KFC Yum! Center
FRIDAY
Indoor Trade Show
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Outdoor Demo
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Seasonal Savings
$25
2024 - May 31
- Education Sessions - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $85
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
Early Bird Pricing
$30
June 1 - September 4
- Education Sessions - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $85
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
Pre-Registration
$60
September 5 - October 19
- Education Workshop - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $85
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
Registration
$120
October 20 - 24
- Education Workshop - $99
- Technician Training - $45
- HNA Demo Upgrade - $85
- Non-exhibit vendor - $450
The earlier you register - the more you save! Every registration includes three days of trade show admission, the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, our Arena Concert, and free parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Join us for our 100+ event and education sessions to grow your team. Admission to Equip Exposition's show floor and outdoor demonstration area is open to adults and children ages 12 and up. Must be 16 or older with a valid driver's license to demo.
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Louisville. It's easy to get to. It's easy to navigate. And it is home to over 90 attractions, 17,000 hotel rooms and 2,500 restaurants. As the home of Equip Exposition, our team invites you to see and enjoy everything our host city has to offer. Click below to start planning your annual trip to Louisville.
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Each year, Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America provide the best opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about. To stay equipped with the latest news about Equip Exposition, see below!
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May 20, 2024
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